Heard it through the Grapevine
Malbec, a purple grape variety used to make red wine, tends to have an inky dark colour and robust tannins. It is also only one of the six grapes permitted in red wine blends from Bordeaux. A grape that is susceptible to various grape diseases and frost, find out how Argentina saved the humble Malbec grape.
The green skinned grape which originated from Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc most likely received its name from the French words sauvage -"wild" and blanc -"white". This ‘Wild White’ grape is also possible a distant relative from the Savagnin. Now grown the world over and depending on the climate, the flavour can range from aggressively grassy to sweetly tropical.
Vinified in a variety of styles, Chardonnay is one of the world’s most popular noble grapes’. Originating from Burgundy, now grown in all four corners of world from England to New Zealand and back again. We look into its history and discovered a few fun facts along the way.
One would automatically assume as wine is made from fermented grapes that it should be vegan, correct? Unfortunately, no this is not true. Still in today’s modern world, some producers still use animal and animal derived products in the fining process which make not only the wines non-vegan, but some are also not vegetarian friendly either. Find out more about what makes a wine vegan or not!
A grape that is undoubtedly the world's most versatile grape, which is produced in various styles including dessert wines. Chenin Blanc hails from the old-world, but most comfortable in the new world nowadays, where it flourishes under the warmer climates. Chenin Blanc is a wine for all occasions.
In summer 2023, Wine&Something and Collectivino merged into one company. We have now relaunched with a new name, bringing together the best of both brands and wine portfolios! Welcome to Wine&Earth!